Parking issues - Woolbrook Road (outside of Sidmouth Primary School)

Parking issues - Woolbrook Road (outside of Sidmouth Primary School)

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Road Safety Issues, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

Police have received reports of dangerous parking on Woolbrook Road, particularly on the white zig-zag markings at the pedestrian crossing outside the primary school.

Officers from the Sidmouth Neighbourhood Team will be carrying out regular foot patrols at the start and end of the school day. Our focus will be on educating drivers, preventing dangerous parking and taking enforcement action where necessary.

Please remember:

✅ Do not stop or park on yellow or white zig-zag markings
✅ Park legally and considerately
✅ Allow extra time for school drop-off and collection
✅ Think about the safety of children and other road users

The zig-zag markings are there to protect people using the crossing. Vehicles parked in these areas can obstruct visibility, making it harder for drivers and pedestrians (especially children) to see each other.

Parking on zig-zag markings at a pedestrian crossing is an offence and may result in a fine and penalty points.

Our aim is not to "catch people out", but to prevent dangerous parking and help ensure children, parents and other pedestrians can travel to and from school safely.

Police in Devon have enforcement powers in relation to vehicles parked on school zig-zag markings, pedestrian crossings, clearways, or where a vehicle is causing an obstruction on the highway. These offences can present a serious risk of harm to other road users. As such, they are criminal offences.

Enforcement of single and double yellow line restrictions falls under the responsibility of the Council's Civil Enforcement Officers, who have the authority to issue penalty notices for such offences.

Concerns about nuisance parking can be reported to Devon County Council here - https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/report-a-problem/report-a-parking-problem/

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. 

Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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